Insurance Director

Liberty Global; Epsom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company based in Epsom is seeking a Director of Insurance to lead the optimisation of their insurance strategy. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in risk management, corporate finance, and organizational leadership. You will be responsible for defining the optimum risk financing strategy, managing Group insurance programs, and operationally overseeing the Captive Insurance Company. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary + Bonus

25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more

Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to car benefit scheme

Access to online learning platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar director-level role.
• Thorough understanding of risk management and corporate finance.
• Experience in leading organizational change and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the optimisation of insurance strategy.
• Manage Group insurance programs and local program delivery.
• Operational management of Captive Insurance Company.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Change management

Business practices

Teamwork

Education

CIMA / ACA / FIRM qualification

Chartered Institute of Risk Management (CIRM)

Associateship of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII)

Certified Member of the Institute of Risk Management (CMIRM)

Job description

We’re looking for a Director, Insurance to join us in Hammersmith.

The Director, Insurance will lead the optimisation of Liberty Global’s insurance strategy.

What will you be doing?

• Developing Liberty Global’s overarching insurance strategy across all current and emerging insurable risks across Property and Casualty
• Defining Liberty Global’s optimum risk financing strategy by risk (OpCo, captive, pooling, market, etc.) and assess the role of Liberty Global’s captive insurance company
• Placing and leading all Group insurance programs and work with OpCo’s to ensure effective delivery of all local programs
• Operational management of Captive Insurance Company
• Providing Insurance Services to LG Partner and Venture Markets as required (‘Federation Services’)
• Developing effective claims management process in conjunction with local OpCos
• Identifying and delivering ancillary insurance opportunities (e.g. handset insurance, insurance marketing, etc.)

We tend to look for people with :

• Track record in a similar role
• Experience of handling risk activities and a thorough understanding of risk management and corporate finance
• Experience of successfully leading change and developing organizational structures and delivery
• Analytically strong and pragmatic with a long-term vision
• Ability to apply sound business practices and work with senior management
• Result driven, output focused teammate
• Qualified CIMA / ACA / FIRM
• Chartered Institute of Risk Management (CIRM)
• Associateship of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII)
• Certified Member of the Institute of Risk Management (CMIRM)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + Bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team